I am not recreating the wheel here, folks. I needed to make some cupcakes for a friend’s birthday and I was kind of tired of chocolate. I decided to try one of the cupcake recipes from Elana’s Pantry, yet again. I picked one that was on her website so I could share the goodness if it turned out. And they did. Delicious. I added a frosting recipe from Paleo Parents that I have used before. If you are in the mood for a nice, frosted cupcake, this is a good method. (Probably worth noting that this should only be every great once in a while. Birthdays count.)
Here are the direct links to the yummyness that is pictured above:
Carrot Cupcakes
http://www.elanaspantry.com/carrot-cake-cupcakes/
I just wanted to note that I substitute maple syrup or honey for the agave nectar that is listed. It always turns out fine. I also substitute freely other types of oil for the grapeseed oil. Coconut oil, olive oil, palm shortening are all good choices.
Cinnamon Ginger Frosting
http://paleoparents.com/2011/cinnamon-ginger-frosting/
The palm shortening that is called for in this recipe is a product from Tropical Traditions. It is a lot like shortening that you are familiar with. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_palm_shortening.htm Mixed with a bit of “sugar” and then whipped, it creates something very similar to frosting. Not the same, but similar. Paleo frosting doesn’t really exist, you know. But this is pretty good.
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